Martial Prowess
Overview
Martial Prowess is one of the Ancillary Power Pools available to Scrappers, Stalkers, Tankers and Brutes.
Your experience in melee combat and your drive to improve has given you access to new techniques from a wide variety of disciplines. You utilize skills from archers and warriors of the medieval age to ninjitsu techniques of the shinobi.
Power Tables
The following tables show which powers are available and at what level:
Scrapper
| Power | Level | Effect | |
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Entangling Bolt | 35 | Ranged, Foe Immobilize, -SPD, -Fly |
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Warriors Mark | 35 | Ranged, -DEF, -RES, +Combat Info |
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Keen Quarrel | 41 | Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal), +Crit |
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Shukuchi | 41 | Self Stealth, +DMG, Self Teleport |
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Gather Chi | 44 | Self +Regen, +Recovery |
Stalker
| Power | Level | Effect | |
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Entangling Arrow | 35 | Ranged, Foe Immobilize, -SPD, -Fly |
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Warriors Mark | 35 | Ranged, -DEF, -RES, +Combat Info |
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Assassins Bolt | 41 | Ranged, Moderate DMG(Lethal), +Crit |
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War Cry | 41 | PBAoE -To Hit, -DMG, Chance to Fear |
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Gather Chi | 44 | Self +Regen, +Recovery |
Tanker
| Power | Level | Effect | |
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Throwing Dagger | 35 | Ranged Immobilize, Minor DOT(Lethal), -Regen |
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Battle Hardened | 35 | Auto: +Max HP, +Max End |
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Bodkin Bolt | 41 | Ranged, High DMG(Lethal), -Def (All), -Res(All) |
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Art of War | 41 | Auto: Global Chance of +DMG (all), +End Discount |
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Valiance | 44 | Toggle: Self +Regen; Ally +Regen, +Res (Fear, Confuse) |
Brute
| Power | Level | Effect | |
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Throwing Dagger | 35 | Ranged Immobilize, Minor DOT(Lethal), -Regen |
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Battle Hardened | 35 | Auto: +Max HP, +Max End |
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Bodkin Bolt | 41 | Ranged, High DMG(Lethal), -Def (All), -Res(All) |
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Reckless Abandon | 41 | Self +Fury |
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Valiance | 44 | Toggle: Self +Regen; Ally +Regen, +Res (Fear, Confuse) |
Powers
The following are powers in the Scrapper's and Stalker's powerset.
Keen Quarrel
Hand Crossbows have been used by adventurers since the middle ages. You uphold the tradition and fire a bolt from a hand crossbow. This ranged attack has an extra chance to critically strike. You must be level 41 and have selected either Entangling Bolt or Warrior's Mark to select this power. Damage: High, Recharge: Moderate
| Damage | High (Lethal) |
| Recharge | Moderate |
| Minimum Level |  41 (Scrapper)
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| Effects | Ranged |
| Enhancements |  Enhance Accuracy
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 Enhance Damage
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 Reduce Endurance Cost
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 Enhance Range
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 Increase Attack Rate
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| Set Categories |  Ranged Damage
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Assassin's Bolt
Shinobi have used the bow to silently assassinate targets since feudal times. Your studies of their techniques allow you to do the same. You fire a projectile from a hand crossbow, dealing high lethal damage. This ranged attack has a chance to crit and can be used from a Hidden State for extra damage. Using this power reveals yourself as if you had done an assassin's strike. You must be level 41 and have selected either Entangling Bolt or Warrior's Mark to select this power. Damage: High, Recharge: Moderate
| Damage | High (Lethal) |
| Recharge | Moderate |
 41 (Stalker)
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| Effects | Ranged |
| Enhancements | Enhance Accuracy
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| Enhance Damage
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| Reduce Endurance Cost
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| Enhance Range
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| Increase Attack Rate
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| Set Categories | Ranged Damage
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Entangling Bolt
You launch a quarrel equipped with a net from a hand crossbow to immobilize a foe. The target will be slowed, immobilized and will find it harder to strike back while entangled. The net will halt flying and jumping.
Gather Chi
You utilize meditative and focusing techniques to reinvigorate yourself. You gain a moderate Regeneration and Recovery effect for a short time. You must be level 44 and have selected two other powers from Martial Prowess to select this power. Recharge: Long
War Cry
Gladiators, Samurai, Vikingur. These are but a few groups you have studied to hone your techniques. You've adopted their ability to demoralize the opposition with a War Cry! You reduce the Damage and To Hit of enemies around you. This power also has a chance to Terrorize minions. You must be level 41 and have selected either Warrior's Mark or Entangling Arrow to select this power. Recharge: Long
Warriors Mark
Your experience in combat has given you the ability to spot weak points in your enemies defenses easily. You can relay this to your allies and reduce the targets Defense and Resistances. Your Combat Attributes Window will also show the combat attributes of the target. Recharge: Slow
The following are powers in the Tanker's and Brute's powerset.
Throwing Dagger
Scouts and warriors have used small throwing blades to distract and weaken since metal was first smelted. You throw a knife to strike at a vital point on your foe. This causes a wound that immobilizes, deals minor lethal damage over time, and reduces their ability to regenerate. Recharge: Moderate
Battle Hardened
Your experience in combat has given you strength and stamina! This power costs no endurance and increases your Max HP and Endurance.
Bodkin Bolt
You employ a crossbow to launch an armor-piercing bodkin bolt at your target. This will strike for high damage and leave the enemy with less resistance and defense for a short while. You must be level 41 and own Throwing Dagger or Battle Hardened to purchase this power. Damage: High, Recharge: High
Art of War
Your practiced moves allow you to get into a rhythm that blends a perfect combination of offense and defense. Every attack you make has a high chance of increasing your damage (all) and endurance discount for 10 seconds as your rhythm makes your attacks more efficient. This effect stacks 3 times. You must be level 41 and own Throwing Dagger or Battle Hardened to purchase this power.
Reckless Abandon
You succumb to your rage and begin fighting with no regard for your well-being. This power gives you a large amount of Fury. You sacrifice a portion of your own health in your ferocity. You must be level 41 and own Throwing Dagger or Battle Hardened to purchase this power. Recharge: Long
Valiance
You prefer to lead by example; inspiring others by your presence and bravery. While this power is active you will gain regeneration. Allies in your vicinity will gain regeneration and resistance to fear and confuse effects. You must be level 44 and own two other powers from Martial Prowess to purchase.
Historical
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This section contains information about changes that took place in City of Heroes: Rebirth. The content provided may refer to City of Heroes Freedom. It is provided for historical purposes. |
- This set was added to the game in Rebirth Issue 1.
- This set was proliferated to Tanker and Brute in Rebirth Issue 6